N6448UMOONEY M20C2021-04-29 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

MOONEY M20CS/N: 2195

Summary

On April 29, 2021, a Mooney M20C (N6448U) was involved in an accident near Warwick, NY. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: A loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.

This accident is documented in NTSB report ERA21LA199. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N6448U.

Accident Details

Date
Thursday, April 29, 2021
NTSB Number
ERA21LA199
Location
Warwick, NY
Event ID
20210430103004
Coordinates
41.278003, -74.294983
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
0
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1

Probable Cause and Findings

A loose stand-off clamp which resulted in a throttle assembly malfunction, and the inability of the engine to produce full power during the attempted takeoff.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
MOONEY
Serial Number
2195
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Year Built
1962
Model / ICAO
M20CM20P
Aircraft Type
Fixed Wing Single Engine
No. of Engines
1

Registered Owner (Historical)

Name
BENDER ANDREW J
Address
PO BOX 516
Status
Deregistered
City
GREENWOOD LAKE
State / Zip Code
NY 10925-0516
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# ERA21LA199